Transport Policy

Travel Arrangements:

• Kirikiriroa & St Peter’s Scout Group does not arrange travel to and from Scouting activities whenever possible.
• Whānau are encouraged to form relationships with our group members and carpool and share travel costs.

Involvement of Kaiārahi and Adult Helpers:

• Kaiārahi and Adult Helpers must be police vetted members of the group.
• They should always be two deep with youth during transport.

Transport Context:

• In a transport context, the two-deep rule can be achieved in the following ways:
  • Two Kaiārahi or Adult Helpers with one or more youth members.
  • One Kaiārahi or Adult Helper with two or more youth members.

Occasional Group-Organized Transport:

• On rare occasions, for example traveling to the Northland Regatta, the group may organise transport.
• In such instances, a Group Leader must:
  • Sight evidence of a valid driving license, warrant of fitness, and insurance for every driver and vehicle in the convoy.

Transport Costs and Koha:

• Whānau transport costs are not covered by camp fees.
• We encourage whānau to offer a koha (voluntary contribution) to the driver to help cover the transportation expenses.